Daniel Yin Shortlisted in Science Writing Award

Daniel Yin

Daniel Yin, a student in Prof Tony Watts' laboratory is one of 14 shortlisted entrants for this year's prestigious Max Perutz Science Writing Award. This is an annual competition rewarding an MRC-funded student's ability to communicate their research to the general public. Daniels article entitled "The War on the War on the War on bacteria" addresses the importance of fundamental research into new antibiotics to combat the great threat antimicrobial resistance poses to healthcare worldwide. The winner will be announced on October 22nd at a ceremony at the Royal Institution, and the article will be published on the BBC website.